Tavis Smiley interviews Barack on October 18, 2007.

Lupe Fiasco tells Tavis how he sneaks difficult, social subject matter into his music. Check local listings for airdates of Tavis Smiley on PBS. For more information, see http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/archive/200801/20080109.html

Halle Berry tells Tavis about her experiences with the paparazzi. Check local listings for airdates of Tavis Smiley on PBS. For more information, see http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/archive/200710/20071019.html

http://www.pbs.org/tavis Tavis talks about the exciting new project created by PBS and YouTube called "Video Your Vote." Check out Tavis Smiley on PBS. For more information, see http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/special/tavisblog.html For more on Video Your Vote: http://www.youtube.com/videoyourvote

Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds discusses love and being painfully shy with Tavis. Check local listings for airdates of Tavis Smiley on PBS. For more information, see http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/archive/200711/20071115_edmonds.html

(Note: this clip had to be re-added to YouTube because the previous clip had audio problems). Actor Masi Oka discusses his role on the hit TV series, Heroes, plus making special effects for the movie, Star Wars. Check local listings for airdates of Tavis Smiley on PBS. For more information, see http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/archive/200704/2...

Gen. Colin Powell comments on Barack Obama's campaign and reflects on his own decision whether or not to run for president. Check local listings for airdates of Tavis Smiley on PBS. For more information, see http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/archive/200801/20080107.html

In this interview Tavis Smiley, Molly Shannon reenacts her father's dying words. Check local listings for airdates of Tavis Smiley on PBS. For more information, see http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/archive/200705/20070502_shannon.html

Top fashion model Alek Wek tells Tavis how she was discovered. Check local listings for airdates of Tavis Smiley on PBS. For more information, see http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/archive/200708/20070830.html

Wonder Years actress Danica McKellar tells Tavis about putting a friendly face on math. Check local listings for airdates of Tavis Smiley on PBS. For more information, see http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/archive/200708/20070814_mckellar.html

http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/archive/200706/20070607_mac.html In memoriam: Bernie Mac talks to Tavis Smiley about loving what you do and being inspired by Bill Cosby. Check local listings for airdates of Tavis Smiley on PBS. For more information, see http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/archive/200706/20070607_mac.html

Mandy Moore talks about her new movie "License to Wed" and also performs "Extraordinary" live. Part 1 of 2.

Jurnee Smollett tells Tavis what she learned from her role in The Great Debaters. Check local listings for airdates of Tavis Smiley on PBS. For more information, see http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/archive/200801/20080118.html

Louis Farrakhan speech during Tavis Smiley's special.

Denzel Washington responds to the debate over why some of his roles haven't been honored by the Academy. Check local listings for airdates of Tavis Smiley on PBS. For more information, see http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/archive/200801/20080108.html

South Los Angeles power outage hinders but does not stop voters from casting their ballots. Officials moved voting outside and voters cast paper-only ballots. For more web exclusive election videos visit: http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/s... Video Your Vote: http://www.youtube.com/videoyourvote

Part 1 of 2...Adrien Brody on the Tavis Smiley show. Part 2 was re-edited and uploaded. http://youtube.com/watch?v=1MediisTM3A

Full interview at http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/archive/200804/20080417.html Jay-Z tells Tavis the funny story about how he started the Rocawear clothing line. Check local listings for airdates of Tavis Smiley on PBS. For more information, see http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/archive/200804/20080417.html

Comedian Tracey Ullman impersonates Tavis Smiley. Check local listings for airdates of Tavis Smiley on PBS. For more information, see http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/archive/200803/20080324.html

Sen. Hillary Clinton discusses vice presidential candidates, showing emotion, and the Super Bowl. Check local listings for airdates of Tavis Smiley on PBS. For more information, see http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/archive/200802/20080201.html

Amy Goodman, author of "Standing up to the Madness," explains how the Patriot Act has impacted Americans' civil liberties. Check local listings for airdates of Tavis Smiley on PBS. For more information, see http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/archive/200805/20080501.html

Geraldo Rivera discusses New York Governor Eliot Spitzer's fall from grace and resignation from office. Check local listings for airdates of Tavis Smiley on PBS. For more information, see http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/archive/200803/20080313.html

http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/archive/200804/20080403.html Clarence B. Jones, author of "What Would Martin Say," tells Tavis what he believes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. would say about the man who killed him. Check local listings for airdates of Tavis Smiley on PBS. For more information, see http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/archive/20080...

Tavis Smiley leaves the Tom Joyner Morning Show. Dr. Boyce Watkins speaks on Tavis Smiley's departure. Your Black World is the top black news and commentary site in America. You can find news and commentary from all the major networks: CNN, ESPN, BET, CBS, CNN, and on all African American leaders and public figures in black america: Jesse Jack...

Tavis talks to Christine Farris King about the impact her brother Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination continues to have on her forty years later. Check local listings for airdates of Tavis Smiley on PBS. For more information, see http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/archive/200801/20080121.html

http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/archive/200810/20081009.html/ Multi-talented star, Queen Latifah, discusses how one can remain true to themselves and at the same time not forget their roots. Check local listings for airdates of Tavis Smiley on PBS. For more information, see http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/archive/200810/20081009.html/

Tavis talks about his appreciation for Dr. Cornel West. Check out Tavis Smiley on PBS. For more information, see http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/special/tavisblog.html

http://paulocoelhoblog.com (For more information about Paulo Coelho) Will Smith explains why he doesn't want to be considered an icon @ Tavis Smiley Show

Cheryl Contee (aka Jill Tubman) of Jack & Jill Politics explains how bloggers must get stories that go beyond mainstream TV coverage. For more info: http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/voices/437.html

Tavis Smiley expresses his disappointment at Obama's lack of attendance at the "state of the black union" annual event. Smiley also expresses his disgust over the lack of truth in our discourse.